Research Archives - Permanent.org https://www.permanent.org/blog/tag/research/ Nonprofit. Secure. Digital Archives. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:15:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://www.permanent.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Permanent-Icon-512-32x32.png Research Archives - Permanent.org https://www.permanent.org/blog/tag/research/ 32 32 Historical Newspapers in Public Libraries https://www.permanent.org/events/historical-newspapers-in-public-libraries/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:15:35 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6159 Join the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Local History & Genealogy team for a discussion of digitization, preservation and access for local historical newspapers.

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]]> Genealogy Seekers – Cyber Sleuthing Your Family Tree https://www.permanent.org/events/genealogy-seekers-cyber-sleuthing-your-family-tree/ Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:10:30 +0000 https://www.permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6142 There is a colossal amount of information available on the Internet. Tina offers methods for evaluating web sites for reliable sources of information. Learn how to use subscription databases in tandem with free genealogy websites to trace your family tree. Plus, find out what’s new in the online genealogy community. Join us at 7:00 Central Time in-person or online.

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]]> Preparing for a Research Trip, with Nancy Sprotte https://www.permanent.org/events/preparing-for-a-research-trip-with-nancy-sprotte/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:16:19 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=6100 “Preparing adequately for a genealogy trip can make the difference between achieving your objectives or not. Nancy will should you the steps she went through to prepare for her recent trip. The techniques she will share with you can be used for any destination. The public is always welcome! For details see casdgs.org/event-5565682”

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]]> Researching Female Ancestors https://www.permanent.org/events/researching-female-ancestors/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:15:29 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5678 Researching your female ancestors can be a difficult, yet rewarding, process. Women’s rights and positions in society varied by time and place, often making their records harder to trace (and how do we find those elusive maiden names?!). In this class, we will learn strategies and records to help you research the women of your family. There’s no cost to participate and registration is required. All registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link a few days before the class.

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]]> Native American Research Resources at TSLAC https://www.permanent.org/events/native-american-research-resources-at-tslac/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 14:09:10 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5674 Learn about the collections at TSLAC with content related to Native Americans in Texas.

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]]> Tips on Dating a Photograph https://www.permanent.org/events/tips-on-dating-a-photograph/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:44:34 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5660 In this San Francisco Genealogy Group session, special guest Gawain Weaver will discuss how to date old photos. With the goal of providing a framework for dating, Gawain will discuss the history and visual characteristics of the four most common photographic processes: albumen prints, tintypes, gelatin silver prints, and c-prints. He will provide an array of tips and tricks for each photographic print type based on the physical nature of the print. For instance, how does a UV light help to date a print? What about the scalloped edges of that B&W print? Or the chocolate colored background of that tintype? As a photograph conservator, Gawain specializes in the physical attributes of prints, and he will ...

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]]> Getting Started in Genealogy Research https://www.permanent.org/events/getting-started-in-genealogy-research/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:41:18 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5658 This event is online only. Experienced librarians demonstrate the steps involved in starting your family history research. Learn about essential research methods and strategies, how to identify and locate relevant records, and the library’s genealogy resources. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Live captioning is provided. If you have a specific accessibility request, please email accessibility@nypl.org at least two weeks before the program date.

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]]> Conducting Sociological Research https://www.permanent.org/events/conducting-sociological-research/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 13:38:06 +0000 https://permanent.org/?post_type=mec-events&p=5656 Join a Library of Congress Librarian for a webinar on sociology research using our collections.  During this online research orientation, you will learn how to search the Library’s onsite-only databases and freely available digital collections to find sociological sources. You will also be shown how to use advanced search techniques in the Library’s catalog and finding aids to locate items.

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